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R492 VBU

1997 Suzuki X90

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,846 mi
Last recorded76,846 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Suzuki X9069,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR492 VBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelX90
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 76,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front bumper mounting bar corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2021 76,790 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 76,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2016 76,043 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 76,043 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 74,634 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 73,274 miles

corosion on front crossmember bar

slight play on both front ball joints

slight play on control arms

Fail 2 Sep 2013 67,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust hanger damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2013 67,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust hanger damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2012 58,493 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 40,250 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 29,362 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2009 25,592 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2008 21,564 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 17,488 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 16,905 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki X90?

Based on 13,161 MOT tests across 1,065 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
2,727
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,065
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 928
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 481
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 425
position lamp(s) not working 342
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 319
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R492 VBU is a 1997 Suzuki X90 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki X90 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 69,215 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki X90 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 928 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R492 VBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki X90 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki X90 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R492 VBU registered?

R492 VBU is a 1997 Suzuki X90, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R492 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R492 VBU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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